National

• Suicide latest twist in 7-year anthrax mystery

  • Anthrax attacks changed mail handling

  • Ivins had mild persona, but some saw dark side

  • Closure for families of anthrax attack victims

• Woman says man held in Wis. shootings raped her

• Senate approves Great Lakes compact

• Museum: Civil War surrender document no photocopy

International

• Canadian bus attack suspect charged with murder

• US officials: Iran rebuffed on nuclear support

• More than 10,000 detainees released in Iraq

• Obsolete coins cause chaos at Zimbabwe tills

• Japan warned of possible nuclear leak from US sub

• 5 NATO troops killed; groups warn about Afghan aid

• Hamas says it is closing in on bombing suspects

Election

• Obama opposes slavery reparations, apology

• McCain chides Obama over school vouchers

ODD & Extraordinary

• Woman, 97, says cat's yowling saved her from fire

• Boy, 4, tries to drive to grandma's house, crashes

• Clothing store opens bar in middle of sales floor

• Maine library offers garden tools

• Alabama man stabbed in fuss over cheap beer

• Couple's pumpkin sets SC record at 897 pounds

Science, Technology & The Environment

• Chinese cheered by eclipse a week before Olympics

Entertainers, Entertainment and the Arts

• Person close to deal: Jolie-Pitt pix for $14 mil

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